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The case for church buildings | Andrew Edwardshttp://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2010/nov/24/church-buildings
In addition to their role as places of worship, church buildings can be valuable resources for the whole community<p>Nearly one church a week has closed in Britain since the late 1960s. A society immensely proud of its heritage is allowing the very landmarks that are its witness to disappear at an alarming rate.</p><p>Church buildings are invaluable historical resources, with some standing as the best examples of our architectural achievements. The rich and varied contribution that churches make to society, from offering counselling and training for vulnerable social groups, to providing opportunities for volunteer work and employment, means ensuring their survival is of real importance.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2010/nov/24/church-buildings">Continue reading...</a>ReligionWorld newsUK newsChristianityWed, 24 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2010/nov/24/church-buildingsFrank Baron/GuardianA church in Hoo, near Rochester, which is in need of repair. Photograph: Frank Baron for the GuardianAndrew Edwards2010-11-24T17:00:00Z